A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3137351 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3138740 epoch_slot_no: 6740 block_no: 3137204 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-09-20 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf514394f230aba3aa5e635d069b9849f27fba7ef82be7d11508bc523c5768d1dBlock Operator
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